Proteus Facades

What Proteus Facades does

Proteus Facades is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of bespoke building envelope solutions, headquartered in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. The company specializes in metal and brick rainscreen cladding systems, spandrel panels, specialist fabrications, and insulated rainwater systems, serving architects, developers, and specifiers across education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and public sector projects throughout the United Kingdom. Its product portfolio comprises the Occam Brick Slip and Brick Tile systems with A1-classified fire performance, the Proteus HR honeycomb rainscreen, the Proteus SR family (Secret Fix, Flat Plate, Tray Panel), the Proteus SC single-skin range, Proteus SP spandrel panels, Proteus IP interlocking planks, architectural profiled sheets and fins, metal shingles, custom metal fabrications, and the H2Pro insulated gutter system. Proteus offers a library of 4,000+ materials and finishes and documents CWCT-tested performance.

The business operates a sales-led, project-based go-to-market model. Revenue is generated through one-time specification and supply contracts for bespoke cladding systems, with pricing determined per project based on system specification, materials, and scale. The company does not publish pricing or financial data. Distribution combines direct engagement with a field sales team and partner showroom presence with EH Smith (London, Birmingham, Bristol) and The Brick Specialists (Manchester), giving architects physical access to product samples and specification support. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors, and operates as an independent private business with 51-100 employees. Industry recognition includes multiple wins at the RCI UK Facade Awards, and the project portfolio includes named schemes such as TRIBE Hotel Manchester, Wrexham University, Durham University, Alder Hey Hospital, Lords Cricket Ground, and Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

Name

Proteus Facades

Legal name

Proteus

Website

https://proteusfacades.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Proteus Facades is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of bespoke metal and brick rainscreen cladding systems, spandrel panels, and insulated gutter systems, serving architects, developers, and specifiers across education, healthcare, residential, and commercial building projects in the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Cladding Systems

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Facade & Cladding Systems (Rainscreens, Panels, EIFS, Siding) (IMAFAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Glazing Hardware, Sealants & Accessories (Spacers/Gaskets/Setting Blocks) (IMADAHAJ)

Keywords

• Rainscreen cladding systems
• Building envelope solutions
• Architectural facade manufacturing
• Spandrel panel systems
• Brick slip cladding

Headquarters

HQ city

Skelmersdale

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cladding Systems and Facade Products: Proteus designs and supplies bespoke envelope solutions including metal and brick rainscreen cladding, spandrel panels, specialist fabrications, and rainwater systems. Revenue is generated through the sale of these building envelope products, with flexible systems suited to a wide range of budgets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Proteus Facades designs, manufactures, and supplies bespoke building envelope solutions including metal and brick rainscreen cladding systems, spandrel panels, architectural fins, profiled sheets, metal fabrications, and rainwater management products. The company works directly with architects, developers, and specifiers to deliver tailored cladding systems across project sizes and budgets, supported by a library of 4,000+ materials and finishes.

Product overview

Proteus Facades designs and supplies bespoke envelope solutions including metal and brick rainscreen cladding systems, spandrel panels, specialist fabrications, and rainwater systems. The portfolio consists of multiple cladding product lines: the Occam brick slip and clay tile systems (offering A1 fire classification), the Proteus HR honeycomb rainscreen system, the Proteus SR family (Secret Fix, Flat Plate, and Tray Panel variants), the Proteus SC single-skin range (Tray, Mesh, and Hook options), Proteus SP spandrel panels, Proteus IP interlocking planks, architectural profiled sheets and fins, metal shingles, and custom metal fabrications. Additional offerings include the H2Pro insulated gutter system for rainwater management. The company works closely with clients to create tailored solutions balancing practicality with design ambition across projects of all sizes and budgets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Occam Brick Slip: Precision engineered cladding system offering design flexibility and A1 classified fire performance.
• Occam Brick Tile
• Proteus HR
• Proteus SR
• Proteus SC
• Proteus SP
• Proteus IP
• H2Pro

Products and services

• Occam Brick Slip Precision engineered brick slip cladding system offering design flexibility and A1-classified fire performance; provides the appearance of brick without traditional bricklayers, for architects, developers, and specifiers on UK building projects.
• Occam Clay Tile Precision engineered clay tile cladding system offering refined design flexibility and A1-classified fire performance, designed to exceed traditional limitations of brick cladding for architects, developers, and specifiers.
• Proteus HR Honeycomb Rainscreen Honeycomb rainscreen cladding system combining design flexibility with exceptional performance for architects, developers, and specifiers requiring high-performance facades blending design and durability.
• Proteus SR Secret Fix Secret fix rainscreen cladding system delivering sleek aesthetics and outstanding performance through hidden fixing mechanisms for modern architectural projects.
• Proteus SR Flat Plate Cost-effective yet stylish rainscreen cladding solution suited to modern architectural designs, part of the Proteus SR family.
• Proteus SR Tray Panel Stylish and high-quality cassette-style cladding panel offering exceptional flexibility for modern architectural projects, part of the Proteus SR family.
• Proteus SP Spandrel Panel Spandrel panel system enhancing window and curtain wall façades, offering versatility and performance for any project.
• Proteus SC Tray Bespoke single skin cladding solution designed to meet architectural requirements as part of the Proteus SC family.
• Proteus SC Mesh Versatile and functional expanded metal mesh cladding solution offering ventilation and shading for a wide range of architectural projects.
• Proteus SC Hook Personalised hook-fix cladding solution designed to elevate the aesthetic and practical quality of any building, part of the Proteus SC family.
• Metal Shingles Metal roofing and wall cladding shingles creating a bold, captivating look in classic scale patterns or striking diamond configurations.
• Proteus IP Interlocking Plank Durable interlocking plank system combining high performance with exceptional design flexibility for building envelopes.
• Architectural Profiled Sheets Façade profiles designed to bring clarity, rhythm and depth to building elevations, used as architectural wall cladding.
• Architectural Fins Architectural fin systems that enhance a building's appearance and performance, offering both aesthetic and practical benefits.
• Metal Fabrications Precision engineered metal fabrications custom tailored to meet the unique needs of any project, with strength, flexibility, and seamless integration into cladding systems.
• H2Pro Insulated Gutter System Insulated membrane lined gutter system expertly crafted to MGMA standards, delivering high performance, durability, and energy efficiency for all building types.

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EH SmithcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEH Smith is a key distribution partner featuring Proteus cladding systems in their showrooms across London (38-40 St John St, EC1M 4DL), Birmingham (312/314 Bradford Street, B5 6ET), and Bristol (One Portwall Ln Redcliffe, BS1 6BH). These showrooms allow architects, developers, and specifiers to experience Proteus products firsthand and receive expert guidance.
• The Brick Specialists (Manchester Brick)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Brick Specialists (operating as Manchester Brick) is a distribution partner showcasing brick samples, the Occam Brick Cladding System, and select metal cladding systems at their Manchester showroom (Unit 3 Royal Mills, 17 Redhill Street, Ancoats, M4 5BA). Their expert team provides guidance and support for cladding solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Siderise: UK manufacturer of firestops, cavity barriers, and acoustic insulation for building envelopes. Emerging peer providing complementary products (rather than direct cladding) to the same facade fire-safety specification ecosystem.

Direct peers

• VMZINC: Specialist manufacturer of zinc rainscreen cladding, roofing, and architectural zinc systems. Direct peer competing in the same rainscreen category with overlapping material substrates (zinc, copper aesthetics) and architectural specifier customers.
• 3A Composites (ALUCOBOND): Manufacturer of aluminium composite panels and facade systems for architectural applications. Direct peer in architectural rainscreen panels with strong UK and European specification presence and similar project portfolios.
• Bemo Systems: European manufacturer of metal standing-seam roofing and rainscreen façade systems. Direct peer in metal rainscreen cladding with comparable engineered systems serving commercial and architectural projects.
• ElZinc: Spanish manufacturer of rolled zinc products for roofing, cladding, and facades. Direct peer competing in zinc-based architectural cladding with overlapping aesthetic and material categories.
• Centria: Architectural metal wall and roof systems manufacturer serving commercial, education, and healthcare projects. Direct peer in the rainscreen and architectural metal panel category with comparable product breadth.
• Metal Technology: UK-based designer and manufacturer of architectural aluminium façades, curtain walling, and rainscreen systems. Direct peer with comparable UK manufacturing footprint, B2B specification model, and similar project-based delivery to architects and developers.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas Architectural: Global manufacturer of architectural metal ceilings, wall systems, and façade solutions. Broad incumbent in the architectural envelope space with comparable project-based delivery to commercial and education clients.
• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope manufacturer offering insulated panels, façade systems, and rainscreens. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent in the same building envelope category where Proteus competes, with broader portfolio and geographic reach.
• Tata Steel (Construction Products): Major steel producer supplying coated steel (Colorcoat) and metal building envelope products for facades and roofing. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying metal cladding substrates and pre-finished panels to the same UK and European specifier base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ProteusFacades
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/proteusfacades
• Instagraminstagram.com/proteusfacades/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Proteus Facades